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MY BROTHER'S KEEPER: Letters to a Younger Brother on the Virtues and Vices, Duties and Dangers of Youth
James W. Alexander
This is the second in our series of "American Sunday School Union Classic Reprints." It first appeared in 1838 written by J.W. Alexander (1804-1859). It is a timeless example of how an older brother should admonish and encourage a younger brother.
Topics covered in the letters include:
On Reading the Scriptures, Gratitude to Parents
Shortness of Life, Early Rising, Bodily Exercise
Habits of Diligence, Friendships & the Danger of Evil Companions
Truth and Falsehood, Evil Speaking, Secret Prayer
The Great Concern: the Salvation of your Soul
Although a brilliant pastor and professor, Alexander wrote each letter with his youngest brother in mind, and thus in simple, straightforward language. Superbly written!
"My Brother's Keeper is a most helpful book, containing practical, godly advice for older children and early teens on a great variety of subjects. Though a bit dated at times, most of Alexander's advice is packed with wisdom and will greatly assist those youth who desire to dedicate their lives to God. His advice on reading the Scriptures, showing gratitude to parents, and avoiding bad friendships is particularly clear and beneficial. Every young person should read this book and pray for strength to implement its wise counsel." - Joel Beeke
"These letters are wonderful! Not only are they overflowing with practical wisdom for young men but they also exemplify the kind of fraternal love that ought to characterize our Lord's disciples. This is a useful tool for men who want to encourage and help younger men become faithful followers of Christ." - Tom Ascol
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Additional Information
• Preface to New Edition
• Table of Contents
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"Am I my brother's keeper?" These words have become the mark of Cain for thousands of years since they were first uttered. He has been set forth from the beginning as the pre-eminent example of ungodliness in brotherly relations.
James W. Alexander (1804-1859) was the first-born son of Archibald and Janetta Alexander. This book is clear proof that he took seriously his position in the family. Each of the twenty-one chapters in this book is a letter that was originally written and sent to his youngest brother. It is crystal clear that Alexander embraced his role to be his brother's keeper, and hence the title of this volume.
J.W. Alexander was a brilliant man who loved his Lord and devoted his life in the spirit of Ezra, of whom we are told, "For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel" (Ezra 7:10). Study-practice-teach. This is the open secret of the usefulness of this man. This is the open secret for usefulness of all mankind.
This book was first published in 1838 by the American Sunday School Union, an organization supported by Alexander throughout his entire ministry. It was intended to reach down to young men at an age before their habits were already fully formed. It is filled with page after page of sage advice appropriate for those ten years old and above. No one who cares about eternity will read this in vain.
Ever since this publisher was privileged to bring back into print Thought for Young Men by J.C. Ryle (in 1990), he has searched for another volume to rival and supplement that brilliant book. This is, at long last, that volume. May the Lord of the harvest use this book to rescue many young men from the precipice of a Christ-less eternity! Soli Deo Gloria!
The Publisher
Christmas 2004
